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The Story of Prophet Zakariyyah and Prophet Yahya

Prophet Zakariyya had complete trust and faith in Allah despite his old age and frail bones. He made a sincere dua to Allah to bless him with an heir, as his wife was barren. Allah responded by informing Zakariyya that he would be granted a son named Yahya. Zakariyya took care of his niece Maryam and maintained a proper relationship with her according to Islamic law, unlike King Herod who misused his power and violated his religion's laws in his relationship with his niece. Maryam was a pious woman who spent significant time in worship and lived under Allah's special protection.

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The Story of Prophet Zakariyyah and Prophet Yahya

Prophet Zakariyya had complete trust and faith in Allah despite his old age and frail bones. He made a sincere dua to Allah to bless him with an heir, as his wife was barren. Allah responded by informing Zakariyya that he would be granted a son named Yahya. Zakariyya took care of his niece Maryam and maintained a proper relationship with her according to Islamic law, unlike King Herod who misused his power and violated his religion's laws in his relationship with his niece. Maryam was a pious woman who spent significant time in worship and lived under Allah's special protection.

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THE STORY OF PROPHET ZAKARIYYAH and PROPHET YAHYA

1.Write the Du’aa a Muslim should say asking Allah to help him/her in times of
distress:

Arabic Text:

English Text:

Sufficient is Allah for me, there is none worthy of worship except Him. Upon Him I
put all my trust, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.

2. What was the Du’aa of Zakariyyah you learnt from Surah Maryam. Quote its
Translation.

“O my Lord! My bones have become frail, and my head is covered with grey hair
but I never failed as long as I pray to You.

Now I fear what my relatives will do after me, but my wife is barren: so give me
an heir”.

3. How did Allah respond to the du’aa of Zakariyyah:

“O Zakariyyah! Surely We give you good news of a boy whose name shall be
Yahya”

4. We read in the story of Prophet Zakariyya that though he was a Imaam along
with other Imaams in the Mosque, Zakariyya served for the sake of Allah while
others did not. Even though many of their actions might have looked the same,
their intentions were very different. Zakariyya had faith that Allah could make
the humanly impossible possible. How does a sincere intention change the
outcome of one’s actions in this life and the next?
Sincere intention along with complete Trust in Allah can bring about amazing
changes in one’s life and destiny. Prophet Zakariyya made a moving duaa with
purity of intention and firmness of belief that worked wonders that brought him
the gift of the much-needed son.

5. Prophet Zakariyya took care of his wife’s niece Maryam, while King Herod had
a certain relationship with his niece. Draw lessons on the differences between
the two stories.

Prophet Zakariyya not only took care of his niece, he also maintained good
relation with her in accordance with the Divine Law. He was her sincere well-
wisher and care-taker. King Herod, on the other hand, was misusing his power
and had vicious relationship with his niece. He also went against the Law of his
religion.

6. Write a brief profile on Maryam.

Maryam was the daughter of Imran, and mother of Prophet Isa.

She was a relative of Prophet Zakariyya’s wife and she grew up under Allah’s
special protection. A daughter of pious parents, she used to spend much time
worshipping alone at the Sacred Chamber under Zakariyya’s spiritual supervision.

When Zakariyya entered her chamber, he would find her with sufficient food and
fruits that were out of season. Allah says in Surah Maryam: “Where from this
comes to you?” She said, “This is from Allah, for Allah provides sustenance to
whom He pleases without measure”.

Although Zakriyya was very old, he wished that he would be blessed with a
righteous child just like Maryam.

SOME STATEMENTS TO LEARN AND REMEMBER:

1. Prophets Zakariyya and Yahya were sent as Messengers to the Bani Israeel.
2. They lived in Jerusalem.
3. Zakariyya was a carpenter by profession.
4. Prophets Yahya and Isa were cousins, friends and spiritual brothers.
5. Tawakkul is the Arabic for Trust in Allah.
6. Prophet Zakariyya was killed by the soldiers of the Israelite king of
Jerusalem.
7. Zakariyya was Maryam’s care-taker.
8. The signs that Allah gave Prophet Zakariyya for having a son is that he can’t
speak for three days and he had to pray day and night.
9. Zakariyya’s and Maryam’s lineage goes back to Haroon, the brother of
Prophet Musa.
10. The du’aa of Prophet Zakariyya inspires all Muslims not to give up on
making du’aa to Allah.

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